“Round the Rocks”
Off Road Cycle /Hike /Run Adventure
Sun 1st Feb 2026

An off road cycle or hike or run over the spectacular landscape of Rocklands Stn and The Burgan run

A charity fundraiser by Taieri Rotary Club

Two options each for Runners, Hikers, and Mountain Bikers

Runners

  • Short - 12km Run, with 300m climb

  • Long - 24km Run, with 500m climb

Mountain Bikers

  • “Crusies” - 24km Off Road Cycle, with 500m climbing. A real adventure ride for those who enjoy a bit more than a standard tourist or commuter trail.

  • “Toughies” - 42km Off Road Cycle, with 1100m climbing. Climb the face of the Rock & Pillar Range, and return via the Old Dunstan Road and Rocklands Stn.

Hikers

  • Contour - 12km hike around the base of the Rock & Pillar Range, including fording the Sutton Stream.

  • Climb - Hike up the face of the Rock & Pillars for spectacular views of the Strath Taieri.

Some example photos of the country you will be traversing

Looking down at Sutton Stream from Rocklands Stn

An example of the rock outcrops you will pass

Expect to get wet feet fording the Sutton Stream

““Tuffies” cycle and “Climb” hikers will be climbing a track up the Rock & Pillars, with the resulting views

Another interesting rock outcrop

Traversing the base of the Rock & Pillars

View of the Loganburn reservoir form the top of R&P’s

Looking south from the Rock & Pillars

BBQ Lunch to finish

Be sure to bring some cash, (and some cold ones in a chilly bin) so you can take the time to grab a delicious meat patty BBQ bun and other great snacks selection when you finish, put on by Taieri Rotary Club

You are sure to be hungry, and what a great way finish the event than to share stories over a bun and a cold drink

Funds Raised

All funds raised will be applied as a community contribution to the planned Mosgiel to Taieri cycle and walking trail